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Villa Alexandrino offers a spectacular view of the Guanabara Bay and is located in the charming district of Santa Teresa. Built in the late 19th century, high on a hill, with a swimming pool, beautiful staircases and frescos, this guest house is surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flora. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room or on the terrace. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. Free WiFi is provided. The spacious rooms at Villa Alexandrino boast antique-style décor and furniture. They feature an air-conditioner, wardrobe and some offer views. Other facilities include various lounge and reading areas. There is also a shared balcony with mountain and city views. Villa Alexandrino is located 2.2 mi from the lively Lapa district, 5 mi from Maracanã Stadium and 6.2 mi from Copacabana Beach. The Santos Dumont Airport is only 3.4 mi away. Private parking is free.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Rio de Janeiro
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel is amazing, grand and off beat and the bed was so so comfortable. If you like corporate hotels beige and white this isn't for you. Amazing views of the city, large swimming pool, gorgeous wooden floors and quirky decor. They allowed us...
  • Torsten
    South Africa South Africa
    When in Rio, stay at Villa Alexandino! The most charming villa in the Rio's best location with the perfect hosts (Alexis and Popcorn)
  • Ethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A charming old mansion with unbeatable views over Rio.
  • Macmiki
    Austria Austria
    It was a wonderful experience at Villa Alexandrino. The staff and the owner were really very nice and explained us everything about the house and the area. The breakfast in the morning was amazing and having the views on the City was a beautiful...
  • Florencia
    United States of America United States of America
    The best view of Rio de Janeiro, the hosts go out of their way to help you.
  • Niek
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The host (Alex) is very accommodating and can tell you a lot about the city. The location of the house is also great and the overall vibe of this 150 year old building really adds to the experience.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Thank you to Alexis and the gang for making our stay so good. Alexis was full of vital information and very friendly. The breakfast the awesome cook made for us each day was so tasty. Especially the cake! We also loved Cafe and the cats!
  • Raphael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    love the house and gardens and always have a lovely breakfast
  • A
    Anonymous
    Austria Austria
    Beautiful villa, spectacular views, delicious breakfast, very nice and helpful host
  • Chantal
    France France
    Un Havre de paix à Santa Teresa.. Une vue magnifique sur une partie de Rio. Petit déjeuner copieux . Merci Alexis pour nos discussions du matin sur la vie à Rio et les bonnes adresses de restaurants ou de lieu à découvrir.. Personnel agréable pour...

Hosted by Alexis

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Alexis
"Villa Alexandrino " with its breathtaking views of Rio is one of the most beautiful colonial house in Santa Teresa . Built in the late 19th century, high on a mountain , surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flora , the villa offers a spectacular view of the Guanabara Bay , the city, the harbor and the famous Maracana. Surrounded by terraced gardens and equipped with a swimming pool, "Villa Alexandrino" will surprise even highly refined guest
Alexis Erbsheuser, French expatriate for the love of Rio , cariocas , nature and weather. Graduated in MBA, tourism has become my profession after having carried out various experiments. Today being able to offer a place of comfort in a dream setting and offering quality service is a chance I enjoy sharing.
Santa Teresa itself - with its cafes, restaurants and cobbled streets, will delight lovers of historic and picturesque Rio. The area is served by buses that connect you to the Metro " Largo do Machado " or center via the famous Lapa district . You can also borrow the latest Bonde Rio de Janeiro (old tram) also connecting to Lapa.
Languages spoken: English,French,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Villa Alexandrino
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hot tub
Internet
Fast free Wifi 53 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Express check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Villa Alexandrino takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    R$ 50 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Important information Payment via bank transfer is possible. Villa Alexandrino will contact you after booking to provide bank transfer instructions.

    Please inform Villa Alexandrino of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Villa Alexandrino

    • Villa Alexandrino is 2.5 miles from the center of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Villa Alexandrino include:

      • Double
    • Check-in at Villa Alexandrino is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Villa Alexandrino may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Villa Alexandrino offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.